Doris Purcell Hess, 92, of Brighton Township, passed away on November 22nd, 2025. She was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania on June 11th, 1933, a daughter of the late Edward and Emily Griffiths Purcell. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Wallace Lee Hess, her sister, Emily (Bill) Thatcher, her brother, James Purcell, her nephew, David Thatcher. She is survived by her son, Dr. Gary R. (Janet) Hess, her daughter, Lynda Beth Hess (Robert) Tate, her grandchildren: Jourdan (Geoff) Kestler, Jonathan (Krista) Tate, Tanner and Aubrey Hess and Elizabeth Logan; along with her great-grandchildren: Cole, Tate, Sutton Madelyn and Emery Kestler; as well as her nephew, Donald Thatcher.

Doris graduated from Olney High School in Philadelphia and attended Penn State University. In 1957, she married Dr. Wallace L. Hess. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was also active in her community as a member of the Beaver Juniors Woman’s Club and Rochester Lioness Club. Doris earned a Ruby Life Master for the ACBL and served as a board member for the New Brighton Children’s Home. She was a faithful 60-year member of Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver.

In accordance with Doris’ wishes, all services are private. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

Donations in Doris’ name may be sent to Park Presbyterian Church, 275 Commerce Street, Beaver, PA 15009.

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